Andaz Maui - coming in September 2013
Apr 5, 2013, 12:36 pm
#91
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 1,727
This place looks awesome. Adds another ideal place to use the 2 free nights from the credit card. I guess my biggest question would be how much it costs to upgrade from the standard points room "Andaz Garden King" to either the "Andaz Partial Ocn K" or "Andaz Ocean View K".
Has anyone tried calling to ask? For most dates the rates are $509, $584, and $659 respectively. I wouldn't imagine upgrades for Platinums and Diamonds would be very easy to get at this property.
Has anyone tried calling to ask? For most dates the rates are $509, $584, and $659 respectively. I wouldn't imagine upgrades for Platinums and Diamonds would be very easy to get at this property.
Apr 6, 2013, 3:05 pm
#92
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: YYC - not the centre of the universe
Programs: AC*S100K 1MM, LH FTL, Hyatt Globalist, Accor Plat
Posts: 4,768
Wow! I want to go there... 
First time in Hawaii... Andaz... Use some points. Would be great!
First time in Hawaii... Andaz... Use some points. Would be great!
Apr 7, 2013, 12:09 am
#93
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: CVG
Programs: Hyatt Giraffe
Posts: 1,664
Just wanted to report back on some info from a phone call tonight. Availability is already limited for points awards during the Xmas period. Also, since there is no Regency Club and the hotel is not opened yet, they have no idea what the procedure would be like for Diamond breakfasts. Likely to be a "happy hour" during the evenings since there is no Club too.
Apr 7, 2013, 12:23 am
#94
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP (OWE), VA PLAT, EY GLD, SPG PLAT, Hyatt DIA, Hilton DIA, Hertz PC
Posts: 8,527
Just wanted to report back on some info from a phone call tonight. Availability is already limited for points awards during the Xmas period. Also, since there is no Regency Club and the hotel is not opened yet, they have no idea what the procedure would be like for Diamond breakfasts. Likely to be a "happy hour" during the evenings since there is no Club too.
Apr 8, 2013, 6:58 pm
#95
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: CVG
Programs: Hyatt Giraffe
Posts: 1,664
Couldn't resist. Will be in Maui from Dec 20-25 5 nights in the HR, but switched the first 2 nights to the Andaz. Bringing parents and kids and I think the HR is more kid friendly if not we'd stay for longer.
Apr 8, 2013, 8:38 pm
#96
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 400
I've enjoyed a number of great stays at the HR Maui but, if I had a choice and was sure the Andaz would be open, I'd pick that is a heartbeat. The beach at the HR is getting more and more non-existent and the construction of the new wing there has to be an interruption. The physical plant of the HR is decidedly lacking already.
Apr 10, 2013, 1:59 am
#97
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: AA & DL / SPG & HGP
Posts: 1,723
I've enjoyed a number of great stays at the HR Maui but, if I had a choice and was sure the Andaz would be open, I'd pick that is a heartbeat. The beach at the HR is getting more and more non-existent and the construction of the new wing there has to be an interruption. The physical plant of the HR is decidedly lacking already.
But will the McKenna cloud ruin afternoons down south?
Apr 11, 2013, 8:00 am
#98
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 62
Huh, that's strange about not being able to use a Diamond suite upgrade! I just booked a trip in December using 33K points per night to book a suite, and it booked into the Andaz Suite no problem at all. And I thought suite nights using points and Diamond suite upgrades always book into the same type of suite. So you may want to try again and see if a second person can figure out how to do it (and mention suites are bookable using points right now booking into the Andaz Suite).
On a side note, it looks like the base rate they are currently trying to get here is about $460 a night (AAA rate) for the base room during lower demand periods and about $900 a night for higher demand periods (like the time period I was looked at - hence my use of points!) Will be interesting to see how long rates stay that high since that makes it one of the most expensive Hyatts in the US.
On a side note, it looks like the base rate they are currently trying to get here is about $460 a night (AAA rate) for the base room during lower demand periods and about $900 a night for higher demand periods (like the time period I was looked at - hence my use of points!) Will be interesting to see how long rates stay that high since that makes it one of the most expensive Hyatts in the US.
Apr 12, 2013, 6:03 pm
#99
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Fairmont Platinum, Aeroplan Diamond, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 18,686
Any recent experience booking a suite utilizing Diamond Suite Upgrades or points to upgrade to a suite? Perhaps suite upgrades are still blacked out?
I obtained a OV suite at the Kea Lani for below 5 bills, and includes breakfast. Chance for an upgrade to DOV with FHR. So just comparing the 2 hotels, but would love to book into a suite at the Andaz just to try it out. Our trip to Maui is mid August 2013. So roll of the dice if Andaz is even open for business.
I obtained a OV suite at the Kea Lani for below 5 bills, and includes breakfast. Chance for an upgrade to DOV with FHR. So just comparing the 2 hotels, but would love to book into a suite at the Andaz just to try it out. Our trip to Maui is mid August 2013. So roll of the dice if Andaz is even open for business.
Apr 14, 2013, 7:51 am
#102
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Fairmont Platinum, Aeroplan Diamond, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold
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Reading the posts, have anyone been successful at booking suites with upgrades yet.. any month for that matter. There is limited availability on points in December, fine.. but have anyone been successful in applying/using a suite upgrade using a Diamond suite upgrade certificate and/or points?
Apr 14, 2013, 10:15 am
#103
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 754
They've been saying won't be doing confirmed Diamond upgrades until the hotel actually opens. (source: blogs, probably Hack My Trip and Mommy Points). I have heard of people booking suites with points (33k/nt, 3nt minimum).
Apr 14, 2013, 4:07 pm
#104
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Upcountry Maui, HI
Posts: 13,311
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